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About the Role

We are looking for a Workday HCM Systems Analyst to join our Back Office Platforms team. You will be responsible for the configuration, integration, and continuous optimization of Workday HCM, with a primary focus on Workday Recruiting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining Workday expertise with stakeholder partnership, process improvement, and problem-solving, playing an important part in creating a positive user experience supported by efficient processes, high-quality data, and meaningful reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

Deliver Workday-related projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
Translate business requirements into practical Workday HCM solutions that align with the wider product and business roadmap.
Partner with HR stakeholders to improve processes within Workday and maximize the value of the platform.
Support the ongoing configuration and optimization of Workday Recruiting and related HCM functionality.
Contribute to Workday release management, including regression testing, feature assessment, and the optimization of new functionality.
Investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests while maintaining a high standard of support.
Build strong relationships with HR functional leaders, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
Work with stakeholders to ensure Workday reporting is accurate, reliable, and aligned with business needs.
Maintain strong standards of data quality by supporting data validation, controls, ownership, and secure management.
Help drive user engagement and adoption by ensuring training and support services meet business expectations.
Collaborate with Systems Operations to document processes, workflows, and system changes clearly.
Review and continuously improve business processes across the Workday environment.
Support the implementation and regular testing of system security controls.
Contribute to wider business initiatives involving Workday, HR technology, and connected platforms.
Support the broader Back Office Platforms team with cross-functional solutions.

Requirements

Experience supporting, configuring, or optimizing Workday HCM.
Strong experience or knowledge of Workday Recruiting.
The ability to translate business requirements into clear and effective system solutions.
Experience supporting Workday releases, testing activities, or feature deployments.
A good understanding of HR processes, data quality, reporting, and system controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to build effective working relationships with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
A user-focused approach, with an interest in improving processes and making systems easier to use.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working within a Workday Functional Specialist, HRIS, or enterprise applications team.
Knowledge of Workday reporting and analytics.
Experience supporting system integrations or working with technical integration teams.
Familiarity with Workday security, data governance, or release management.
Experience documenting business processes and system workflows.

Skills

Workday HCM
Workday Recruiting
Workday reporting
Workday analytics
System integrations
HRIS
Enterprise applications
Data quality
System controls
Process improvement
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service
Additional day off for your birthday
Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children
Life insurance of 4 times your base salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Enhanced family leave
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.
Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats.
Our customers depend on us to stay ahead.
At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility.
We work across teams and rally around a shared goal.
We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked.
We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness.
We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.
We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.
Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast
Within the Back Office Platforms team, we aim to: Provide a service the business can be proud of, Think creatively to deliver effective and efficient solutions, Be consistent in how we support our users and systems, Put security first, Deliver outstanding business support.
If you are passionate about improving HR technology, enjoy working closely with stakeholders and want to help shape how Workday supports a growing global organisation, we would love to hear from you.
As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.

Equal Opportunity

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.